Category Archives: Baseball

The Donk gives an amusing report about the state of free speech at Safeco Field, where the ban on wearing “Yankees Suck” T-shirts by rabid Mariners fans has been lifted. This reminds me of New York Rangers fans, who would … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This column by Rob Neyer explores the long and mostly sorry history of the Philadelphia Phillies. If you think incompetent ownership is a recent phenomenon, you won’t after you’ve read Neyer’s overview. Continue reading →

PETA has released its top ten list of vegetarian friendly ballparks, and our own Ballpark Formerly Known As Enron Field made the Top Ten. PETA especially lauds our hometown boys for offering veggie dogs, a culinary treat that I must … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Longtime Bellaire High School baseball coach Ray Knoblauch died in his sleep yesterday. Knoblauch, father of current major league player Chuck Knoblauch, was 71 and had been battling Alzheimer’s. The article lists his accomplishments (four time state champion) and his … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Rany Jazayerli does a reality check on KC sportswriter Joe Posnanski, who is brimming with optimism about the Royals’ chances in the upcoming season. Rany regularly writes about the foibles of his accursed favorite team, which centers around the fact … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Baseball season has officially begun, with Rice’s wild 10-9 win over Baylor last night in the second annual Astros Collegiate Classic at the Venue Soon To Be Formerly Known As Enron Field. I’ll be there tonight to watch the Owls … Continue reading → Continue reading →

There will be no contraction in baseball in 2002, as Minnesota’s Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of an injunction that forces the Twins to honor their lease this year. Many folks in Minnesota, including the players, are glad … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Ballpark at Union Station is shopping for a new name. That’s what Enron Field was called before it hitched up with Enron and changed its name. The Astros are in the market for a new suitor, and there’s no … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld an injunction that requires the Twins to play in the Metrodome this season. Look, anyone not related by blood or money to Bud Selig knew that the whole contraction idea was about as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, well. Seems Bud Selig may have violated baseball’s rules by accepting a loan from Minnesota Twins owner/tightwad Carl Pohlad. The fact that Pohlad stands to make $250 million from the proposed contraction of a team that is both profitable … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Internet Hall of Fame votes are in. If the netheads had their way, Ozzie Smith and Gary Carter would be in, while the likes of Steve Garvey and Dave Concepcion would be dropped from further consideration. In case you’re … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Looks like the Yankees and Mets won’t get started on building new stadia this year. New mayor Michael Bloomberg says there isn’t enough money this year, which isn’t too surprising. What is surprising (to me, anyway) is that Rudy Giuliani … Continue reading → Continue reading →

You know that Bud Selig has real credibility problems when he starts getting lampooned by indie cartoonists like Ruben Bolling. I’m happy to dogpile on Bud, but I’ve got a bone to pick with this cartoon. Bolling snipes at Texas … Continue reading → Continue reading →